Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Chandigarh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Chandigarh or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chandigarh and Mumbai. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Chandigarh or Mumbai?
Chandigarh
As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.
Mumbai
Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.
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Chandigarh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChandigarh $47Mumbai $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Chandigarh is $47, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $76. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Chandigarh and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChandigarh $16Mumbai $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChandigarh $32Mumbai $60
Compare Hotels in Chandigarh and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Chandigarh or Mumbai? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chandigarh $9.77Mumbai $6.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $40
- Delhi hotels to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $65
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $111
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $100
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $100
- Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $34
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $39
- Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $39
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Chandigarh or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Chandigarh change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayChandigarh $23Mumbai $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mumbai Food Tour — 178 Years of Bombay on a Plate: $14
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Market Walk: $17
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Flavors of Mumbai Food Tour: $38
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Mumbai Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
- Private Authentic Bengali Cooking Class & Market Tour in Mumbai: $52
- Private Local Market Tour and Local Street Food Tour in Mumbai: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chandigarh $13Mumbai $2.34
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $60
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $115
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $22
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $22
- Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour: $98
- Chandigarh Walking Tour: $12
- From Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri Guided Tour: $10
- From Delhi: Private Same Day Tour to Jaipur by Train: $114
- Highlights of the Chandigarh (Guided Half Day City Tour): $73
- Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $12
- Private Chandigarh Sightseeing City Tour: $140
- Private Shimla Manali Dharamshala 8 Days Tour From Chandigarh: $261
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $3.84
- Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident: $4.29
- Audio Guided Walking Tour on HopOn India App – From Gateway to Fountain, Mumbai: $5.32
- Audio Guided Tour – Mumbai Cricket Walk by HopOn India: $5.34
- Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour, Mumbai on HopOn India App: $5.34
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local: $6.28
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Untold Stories with Local Guide: $6.44
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
- Mumbai Slum Tour with Dhobi Ghat Laundry & Train Ride Tour: $7.60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChandigarh $7.21Mumbai $3.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $34
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chandigarh and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Chandigarh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chandigarh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chandigarh and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Mumbai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mumbai than you might in Chandigarh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chandigarh Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chandigarh or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Chandigarh. When comparing the sizes of Chandigarh and Mumbai, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.